How Can You Get Involved?
Finding a place to serve in a church can be intimidating until you realize there are four stages every person goes through in finding the opportunity where they best serve Christ.
Ask yourself, what are your areas of passion? What special talents do you have? Do you have any special skills? Is there some area of service that brings you fulfillment? Remember, God isn’t looking for your ability as much as He’s looking for your availability! Don’t discount an invitation to serve when someone approaches you. A ministry leader may see what you cannot see in yourself. Some of the most fulfilled volunteers in church are serving in areas where they never saw themselves serving.
We have discovered that most people move through four stages of thought/action in finding their sweet spot. Click on one of the four stages below to learn more about them.
Moving through these four stages takes time, so start praying about where the Lord wants you to serve. What are your areas of passion? What special talents do you have? Do you have any special skills? Is there some area of service that brings you fulfillment? These are just a few of the questions you can ask yourself as you start to get involved. Also, don’t discount an invitation to serve when someone approaches you. A ministry leader may see what you cannot see in yourself. Some of the most fulfilled volunteers in church are serving in areas where they never saw themselves serving. Remember, God isn’t looking for your ability as much as He’s looking for your availability!
Where Can You Get Involved?
First Marion offers a wide range of opportunities through which you can get involved. Some are ministries of our church. Others are ministries we support. You’ll find mission trips, committees, ministry teams, and special events where you can serve. Examples of places/ways to volunteer are:
MINISTRIES
Disaster Relief Ministry
Jail Ministry
Men’s Ministry
Preschool/Children’s Ministry
Senior Adult Ministry
Student Ministry (7th-12th Grade)
Women’s Ministry
MINISTRY VOLUNTEER AREAS
Children’s Choir
Church Office Volunteer
Connection Team
Greeter
Grief Ministry
Hospitality Team (Kitchen Service)
Life Group Leader
Local School Support Ministry
Marion Arts Center Volunteer
Operation Christmas Child
Security Team
Wednesday After School Program
Worship Childcare
Worship Prayer Partner
Worship Production Team
COMMITTEES
Building & Facilities Committee
Endowment Committee
Finance Committee
Grounds Committee
Nominating Committee
Personnel Committee
Scholarship Committee
AFFILIATED MINISTRIES
Hope House
Options Pregnancy Center
MYSA Sports (i.e. Devotions)
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Children & Student Camps
Mission Trips
Traveling Day Camp (Children)
Vacation Bible School
OTHER
Deacon Family Ministry
Mission Trips
Pilgrimage Trips (i.e. Holy Land)
